Apply critical thinking and evidence-based clinical criteria to evaluate outpatient and inpatient services requiring precertification.\n
Conduct clinical reviews via phone and electronic documentation, collaborating with healthcare providers to gather necessary information.\n
Use established guidelines to authorize services or escalate to Medical Directors as needed.\n
Navigate multiple computer systems efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation.\n
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.\n
Perform sedentary work that primarily involves extended periods of sitting, as well as frequent talking, listening, and use of a computer.\n
Flexibility to provide coverage for other Utilization Management (UM) Nurses across various UM specialty teams as needed, ensuring continuity of care and operational support.\n
Participate in occasional on-call rotations, including some weekends and holidays, per URAC and client requirements.
Requirements
Active unrestricted state Registered Nurse licensure in state of residence required.\n
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Nursing.\n
At least 1 year of Utilization Management experience in concurrent review or prior authorization.\n
Strong decision-making skills and clinical judgment in independent scenarios.\n
Proficient with phone systems, clinical documentation tools, and navigating multiple digital platforms.\n
Commitment to attend a mandatory 3-week training (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm EST) with 100% participation.